0
There are two types of heavy water. The first is where the hydrogen atom is replaced by the Deuterium atom, which contains a neutron. (Thus the atom for practical purposes) is twice as heavy. There is another similar form of hydrogen atom which contains two neutrons, and consequently weighs three times as much as the ordinary Hydrogen. Tritium has a half life of just over 12 years. Deuterium is stable.
If either of these hydrogen isotopes is used to make water, the water is heavier than usual. Commonly differentiated as 'Deuterated water' and Tritiated water'
[There is actually a third variety of heavy water in which 18O is used instead of 16O. This variety is 3H2 18O. Used in the production of positrons for medical use.]
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?
Not directly. Heavy rain can lead to landslides which, if they hit water, can sometimes cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis, however, are caused by earthquakes.
Why is gold heavey?
Because goal is a dense element with a large atomic nucleus.
How heavey os one pound on venus?
A pound is a measure of mass, and mass will remain constant.
How is heavy water used in the hydrogen bomb?
Heavy water is not used directly in the hydrogen bomb. The deuterium in the heavy water is separated and reacted with lithium metal to make lithium deuteride. Lithium deuteride is a dry powder that is the fusion fuel for hydrogen bombs.
50 kg to litres specific gravity 1.3?
A litre is a volumetric measurement and kg (kilogram) is a measurement of weight. Specific gravity is a measure of density. It compares density of elements or material (stuff) to the weight of one kilogram of water. If the material (stuff) in question is less dense (lighter) than water, additional volume of the stuff is needed to equal one kilogram of water. The opposite (meaning less stuff) is needed for heavey stuff. In this case the specific gravity of 79 means the material is 79 times more dense than water so only one 79th of a litre is needed to equal a kilogram of water so (X litres/815 kg = 79; X - 10.3 litres)
When was Aidan Heavey born?
Aidan Heavey was born in 1953.
When was Martin Heavey born?
Martin Heavey was born in 1943.
Why is water more heavy than oil?
Water is more heavey then oil because water is exactaly a 1. And, oil is hever than a 1.
Where is the water pump located on a 1984 Chevy G20 van?
The water pump is behind the pulley of the cooling fan---quite large and heavey
How heavey was Titanic?
46,578 tons
How heavey the Titanic was?
46,326 tons
How heavey is a baseball?
5 oz.
How heavey is a babies brain?
about 2g
How heavey are sloths?
how heavy are sloths
What is the average weight of a mermaid?
if they are out of water they can be really heavey
Why was the apple iPod invented?
Because some guy wanted to listen to music not a raido because it was to heavey and a ipod is tiny and not heavey.
Can a top of a bottle go farthest then a rock?
yes it can!because if the rock is heavey then the water bottle can go farthest. OH YEA AM SMART!
